College Overview
Type: |
Public institution |
Year Founded: |
1965 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
15,150 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$152,263,953 |
Application Deadline: |
January 15 |
Application Fee: |
$40 |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$9,742 in-state, 22,132 out-of-state |
Room & Board Costs: |
$7,446 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper |
Student Organizations: |
259 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Eta Mu Beta Chapter, Alpha Phi Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Beta Beta, Beta Gamma Sigma, Delta Phi Alpha, Eta Kappa Nu, Eta Sigma Phi, Gamma Kappa Alpha, Golden Key National Honor Society, Lambda Alpha, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Pi Tau Sigma, Psi Chi, Rho Chi, Sigma Delta Pi, Sigma Theta Tau, Tau Beta Pi |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Omega Student Outreach, Asian American Intervarsity, Baha'i Association, Bhakti-Yoga Society, Campus Christian Ministry, Chinese and American Fellowship, Christian Bible Study Club, Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International, Christians on Campus, Cornerstone Fellowship, Hindu Students Council, Interfaith Dialogue, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Islamic Network of Clinicians and University Students, Korean Campus Crusade for Christ, Levine Hillel Jewish Student Center, Living Grace, Muslim Students Association, Muslim Women's Association, Newman Student Organization, Passion for Life Christian Fellowship, Servants, Sikh Students Association, Soka Gakkai International Student, Students Without Religious Dogma, Unity in Christ Gospel Choir, University Bible Fellowship, Youth for Christ |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) African Student Union, Asha, Asian American Students in Alliance, Chinese Culture Club, Chinese Dancing Group, Chinese Students and Scholars Friendship Association, Destino, Filipinos in Alliance, German Club, Hellenic Students Association, Hip Hop Congress, Hispanic Student Dental Association, Indian Graduate Students Association, Indian Students Association, International Student Organization, Korean Graduate Student Association, Le Club Francophone, Pakistani Graduate Students Association, Pakistani Student Association, Persian Hopes, Persian Student Association, Polish American Student Association, Russian Club, Southeast Asian Student Coalition, Taiwanese Student Association, Thai Student Association, Ukrainian-American Student Organization, World CARP-Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) In addition to the honor societies, campus-based religious organizations and ethnic/racial students organizations, UIC is home to over 250 registered students organizations in the following categories: Pre-professional, Military, Political, Service, Performing Arts, Sports, Social Greek, Leisure, Governance, and Literary. |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Chicago Flame (weekly); UIC Today (daily) |
Number of Fraternities: |
14 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
1% |
Number of Sororities: |
13 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
1% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interview training, other |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Microsoft, KPMG LLP, Caterpillar, Target, ZS Associates, University of Illinois,Walgreens,Motorola,Abbott Laboratories,Chicago Board of Education,Osco Drug,Chicago Public Schools,Cook County Hospital,Lucent Technologies,Lutheran General Hospital,Northwest |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
2,284,649 |
Library Facilities: |
Richard J. Daley Library, Library of the Health Sciences, Science Library |
Museums |
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum |
Computers Available: |
1,100 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
250 |
Wired Labs: |
1,065 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs |
Wireless Capacity: |
3,500 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
No |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options |
Sprinkler System: |
67% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
240 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Chicago (15), Chicago (11) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Chicago (1) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Chicago (0) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered on campus |
Navy ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (Illinois Institute of Technology) |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (Illinois Institute of Technology) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
Popular Events: |
N/A |
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